Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is 102.

• Rajasthan budget 2021 for cowshed and animal husbandry:
  • 102-Mobile Veterinary Service' on the lines of 108 Ambulance to provide emergency veterinary care to the Gaushalas and cattle ranchers at their doorsteps.
  • 48 crore will be spent on this in the coming year.

Additional Information

• Some of the important announcements in Rajasthan Budget 2021:
  • Mini food parks will be set up in 9 districts of Pali, Nagaur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Bikaner, Dausa at a cost of Rs. 200 crore.
  • Mega Food Park will be set up at Mathania (Jodhpur) at a cost of about 100 crores.
  • New agricultural colleges will be opened in Dungarpur, Hanumangarh and Bundi.
  • Announcement of 102 mobile services on the lines of 108 ambulances for the emergency facility to the cattle owners at their homes. 

The correct answer is Khejri.

Key Points

• Khejri is Rajasthan’s state tree.
• Khejri covers about two-thirds of the total geographical area of the State and is of immense significance culturally and economically.
• The tree supports the rural economy like no other wild vegetation does.

Important Points

• Rajasthan is situated in the northwest part of India.
• Its literal meaning is “the Abode of Rajas”.
• It is popular for its deserts, forts, and food.
• The following are its symbol of state:

The correct answer is Digital generation. Our generation.

Key Points

• International Girl Child Day or International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated every year on October 11.
• The aim is to empower women, providing more opportunities for girls, and increasing the awareness of gender inequality faced by girls.
• The theme for 2021 is Digital generation. Our generation.
• First International Girl Child Day was observed in 2012 after UNGA adopted a resolution 66/170 in December 2011 for it.

The correct answer is Russia.

Key Points

• Sputnik V is developed by Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology.
• It claims to be one of the three vaccines in the world with an efficacy of over 90%.
• Approved by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), Sputnik V is the third vaccine to be made available in India after the Serum Institute of India’s Covishield and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin.
• The vaccine supplies for the global market will be produced by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) international partners in India, Brazil, China, South Korea and other countries.

The correct answer is Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Key Points

• Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Sikkim.
  • The Maenam wildlife sanctuary in Sikkim would be home to the first of its kind wildlife skywalk of India soon.
  • It was established in 1987.
• Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Dholpur district of Rajasthan.
• Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India.
  • The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur.
• Keoladeo National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
• Important Points
• In 1972, a comprehensive Wildlife Act was enacted, which provides the main legal framework for the conservation and protection of wildlife in India.
• The two main objectives of the Act are
  • To provide protection to the endangered species listed in the schedule of the Act.
  • To provide legal support to the conservation areas of the country classified as National parks, sanctuaries, and closed areas.
• This Act has been comprehensively amended in 1991, making punishments more stringent, and has also made provisions for the protection of specified plant species and conservation of endangered species of wild animals. 
• There are 103 National parks and 535 wildlife sanctuaries in the country.